Jerry Champagne

October 2, 1933 - October 25, 2019

Jerry Champagne passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 25, 2019. He was 86, a native and lifelong resident of Luling, LA and proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Beloved husband of Melva Cortez Kinler Champagne by second marriage and the late Sylvia Perrer Champagne by first marriage. Father of Gregory Champagne (Alice), Morris Champagne (Bridget), Katie Champagne Funck (Frank) and Jerry Champagne, Jr. (Tracey). Stepfather of Robin Callahan, Gary Kinler, Trudy Lopez and Patti Duplay. Son of the late Mary Catherine Ford Champagne and Horace J. Champagne. Brother of Ronald, Charles, Bessie, Horace, Jr., Anthony, David, Thomas and Patrick Champagne and the late Harold, John, Alvin and Morris Champagne and the late Pearl C. Somme. Grandfather of Rochelle Champagne Fahrig, Brandon Champagne, Gregory Champagne, Jr., Blake Samaha and Brent Samaha. Step-grandfather of Bobby Donnaud, Traci Sirmon, Brant Deshotels, Brian Donnaud, Ryan Kinler, Corey Deshotels, Amber Yeager, Heath Yeager, Danielle Duplay and Emily Duplay. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren and 3 step-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church, 135 Holy Family Dr., Luling, LA 70070 on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 12:00 noon. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Interment in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Marine Toys for Tots at http://waggaman-la.toysfortots.org. Arrangements by L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home.